Zu Omen or Tekton Lore

I really appreciate the advice, Goraman.

I may hit you up for more info on your tweaks down the road, but I wont bother you on that yet, cuz I'm not at all electrically inclined, so when I do I'll need it all spelled out in excruciating detail.

I should probably make sure I even like the speakers first ;-)

Cheers.

You will like them,but if you do not have good soldering skills and the ability to draw a diagram before you disassemble, so you can reassemble with the new upgrade parts. Then get someone who dose to help you and do it all at the same time.Remember ("DO NO HARM").
You should start learning to solder on something you get at a yard sale or charity shop not a $1.000.00 pair of brand new speakers.My first soldering job was in 1974 making my first crystal radio set.A great project for a first timer.
Suggestions.
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=374-100

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=390-545

These 2 items will take you along way in your new hobby.

+1 on Floosh's comment about tweaks, Goramon. I do want to move forward with those tweaks, but am not very confident with my soldering skills and also would want some details on component ordering. Great summary and suggestions though. I'm left wondering if I couldn't just get someone (maybe Eric) to make me some drop in replacement crossovers to swap out myself...

My Lore arrived Hong Kong yesterday, briefly spend some time with it last night at low volume. My first impression is WOW! The Lore plays everything at ease and equally balanced no matter what volume level I set. Can't wait to see what the Lore can do when fully broken-in.

BTW, I'm not an audiophile and I'm only using my AV Receiver Yamaha RX-A2010 in Pure Direct mode to drive the Lore. Thinking of getting the Miniwatt tube amp later. Thanks for all those who have recommended the Lore in this forum.

Even if someone else builds your crossover,it is soldered to the speaker terminals.Practice soldering and find a mentor(maybe a local HAM amateur radio operator) to guide you.If you are going to live in the world of HiFi learn to solder and use a multi meter to check resistance,voltage and UF/PF.and the basic symbols so you can read or draw a schematic.
Any 4th or 5th grade kid can learn these basics and it will save you a lot of time and money through out your life.
There are loads of books and youtube videos to guide you on your way after 3 months you should be ready to tackle the Lore cross over if your serious about learning these basic skills. Go to a HAM swap and look for an older retired guy and just tell him you need help,most of these guys love to help teach someone who wants to learn.Sadly alot of these guys will pass away never getting to teach what took them years to learn,a real loss to everyone.Heat the work not the solder and keep the tip clean! Flux is your friend!
Now get to it!